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- Fountain Pen Nibs
- Nib Customizations
- What Is A Nib Customization? And Why Would I Want One?
- What Is the Customization for Added Flex?
- What is the difference between a re-grind and re-tip?
- What is the difference between an italic, an oblique, and a stub?
- What is the difference between flexibility and smoothness?
- Which Fountain Pen Nibs are Best Suited for the Customization for Added Flex?
- Usage and Storage
- How should fountain pens be stored when not in use?
- What fountain pens do you normally recommend to artists?
- What precautions should I take when traveling on an airplane with a fountain pen?
- What should I know about custom fountain pen nibs for my calligraphy practice?
- What should artists know about using fountain pens?
- The Nitty Gritty of Dirty Pens
- Choosing a Pen
- Best Fountain Pens For Under Two Hundred Dollars
- Japanese Fountain Pens
- Six Factors to Consider When Choosing a Luxury Pen
- What Are The Best Italian Fountain Pens?
- What Are The Best Fountain Pens? And Which Is The Best Fountain Pen For Me?
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Fountain Pen Nibs
What is a fountain pen nib? Why are they usually in solid gold? And what is the difference between 14k, 18k, and 21k nibs?
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What Nib Sizes Are Usually Available? What is the difference between hard, soft, and flexible nibs?
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What are Soft or Flexible nibs? Why are Soft or Flexible nibs not as smooth-writing as standard rigid or hard nibs?
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What should I keep in mind to protect the pen's nib?
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